ALL POSTS TAGGED "Weekly" - Page 23
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/ 207 days agoPremier League risks revolt if meaningful matches move to USA
NBC Sports is continuing to push for Premier League regular season matches to be played in the USA. The massive media company has had exclusive broadcasting rights to the English top flight in America since 2013. Their latest six-year deal with Premier League officials, which began back in 2022, is worth $2.7 billion. American interest […]
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/ 208 days agoVinicius brace sets up do-or-die semifinal between Bayern, Real
On Tuesday, Bayern Munich faced Real Madrid at home in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semifinals. Real Madrid, largely seen as the favorite to win this season's UEFA Champions League, opened up a one-goal lead. However, Bayern Munich stormed back with two second-half goals before Real Madrid scored again. The game had […]
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/ 208 days agoUSA, Mexico end bid for 2027 Women's World Cup; aim for 2031
U.S. Soccer and the Mexican Football Federation announced on Monday that they will not pursue co-hosting the 2027 Women's World Cup. The duo was previously seen as leading candidates to host the competition. Potentially having the tournament in North America would have given the area a stranglehold on major soccer competitions for at least three […]
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/ 209 days agoCan a spending cap make the Premier League less boring?
On Monday, Premier League clubs agreed in principle to introduce a spending cap ahead of the 2025/26 season to replace current profitability and sustainability rules. Also known as anchoring, this policy ensures clubs can only spend specific amounts on transfers, wages, and agents' fees. The hypothetical rule would mean clubs can only spend the equivalent […]
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/ 212 days agoKlopp: Premier League failure eases pressure on new Reds boss
Jurgen Klopp claimed it may be easier for his successor if Liverpool fails to win the Premier League title. The Reds find themselves third in a three-horse race for the English top-flight crown. While Klopp's club was previously in a decent position in the table, a recent 2-0 defeat to local rivals Everton has put […]
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/ 212 days agoPochettino says he doesn't currently speak with Chelsea owners
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has admitted that he has not spoken to the club's owners in months. Todd Boehly and company initially brought the highly-rated coach into the team in the summer. The Argentine was only given a two-year contract with the West London side. Chelsea, however, can add one more year to the deal […]
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/ 212 days agoIndy Eleven's future questionable as city pursues MLS franchise
Without the Indy Eleven, Indianapolis is pursuing a Major League Soccer franchise. The news casts doubt on the city's second professional soccer club's long-term viability. The city is taking a huge risk to lure MLS, but an undisclosed investor group supports the idea. The Indianapolis Business Journal says this group would pay the projected $500 […]
TV
/ 212 days agoCBS Sports announces new free UEFA Champions League channel
CBS Sports has officially launched a new broadcasting channel solely dedicated to the UEFA Champions League. The channel, appropriately called 'Champions League,' will feature year-round, 24/7 access to highlights from the prestigious competition. Not only can fans relive all of the best action from the current campaign, but the channel will also feature unforgettable moments […]
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/ 213 days agoArne Slot confirms desire: He wants to join Liverpool this summer
Feyenoord manager Arne Slot outwardly revealed his intention to join Liverpool in the summer as the replacement for Jürgen Klopp. The German boss is departing at the end of the season after nine seasons at Anfield. Liverpool has struggled in its recent managerial search to replace Klopp. Slot remains one of the few high-profile candidates […]
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/ 213 days agoBayern changes course on future strategy with Rangnick links
Bayern Munich is willing to bend on its current transfer strategy to sign Ralf Rangnick. The Bundesliga club has had a tough time in its search for a new manager. Bayern brass announced in February that current coach Thomas Tuchel would depart at the end of the current campaign. Since then, the Bavarians have been […]
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/ 213 days agoRB Leipzig joins host of clubs with summer tour in USA
RB Leipzig has announced that they will play preseason matches in the United States this summer. The upcoming trip is set to be the first American tour for the German side in their history. While the club has established itself as a Bundesliga powerhouse, Leipzig was only just formed back in 2009. “This will be […]
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/ 214 days agoLaLiga President says games are coming to USA in 2025/26
LaLiga president Javier Tebas has claimed that official Spanish league matches are set to be played in the United States. The statement by the executive comes as Relevent Sports is currently feuding with U.S. Soccer over alleged antitrust regulation issues. The promoter wants to host official LaLiga games here Stateside to increase the division's global […]
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/ 214 days agoPSV wants to sign Dest permanently despite major knee injury
PSV Eindhoven manager Peter Bosz has claimed that he wants to sign Sergiño Dest to a permanent deal despite the star's recent setback. The Dutch club announced on Saturday that Dest suffered a "serious" knee injury in training. The exact extent of the issue has not yet been revealed, but the defender will miss the […]
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/ 214 days agoTim Howard backs VAR, says complaints occur with or without tech
Former United States men's national team goalkeeper Tim Howard has given his support for the use of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in soccer. The former star Everton shot-stopper even claimed that it is "low hanging fruit" to constantly complain about the technology. Howard made the comments in an article for Mail Sport. VAR has been […]
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/ 215 days agoMLS calls Leagues Cup 'the soul of North American soccer'
A recent advertorial in AdAge describes the Leagues Cup as the "soul of North American Soccer" ahead of the 2024 Leagues Cup. Certainly, the organizers of the CONCACAF Champions Cup, a competition that was originally established in 1962, may have a bone to pick with that story. The article, paid for and approved by Soccer […]